Paradox Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Well a lot of the coasters that Six Flags built are based around one central gimmick i.e. Full Throttle felt as if it was built for the purpose of getting the largest vertical loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Password121 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Well a lot of the coasters that Six Flags built are based around one central gimmick i.e. YOLOcoaster felt as if it was built for the purpose of getting the largest vertical loop. I don't doubt that was the exact reason. Not that magic Mountain went out and said "Premier, we want the largest loop," but Magic Mountain is always in search of a record, and if the price tag is correct ($6 million), that's a very economical record for some easy marketing towards the "YOLO" crowd Magic Mountain appeals to these days. They managed to make up some "firsts" and "records" for TC, one for the kiddie coaster (19 coasters), for the aptly named 2013 coaster, for Lex Luthor, and so on. It's no accident, what Six Flags Magic Mountain is doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 ^ To be a fair, Great Adventure does it too. - steepest/longest wooden drop - tallest/fastest coaster - tallest drop ride - first floorless - tallest on east coast (nitro) - first dual LIM (chiller) - first heartline roll (ultra twister) - first interlocking loops (lightning loops) OK I'm reaching but you get the idea, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Password121 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 ^I think that's a good point, but Magic Mountain seems to take initiative in breaking records wherever, whenever possible, while Great Adventure (in most of the cases you listed) was being innovative. Zumanjaro, Kingda Ka, and El Toro to an extent were for the purposes of breaking records. The others, however (first floorless, tallest coaster on the east coast (not a world record), dual LIM, first heartline and interlocking loops) were less world records as they were innovations. Magic Mountain, these days, is taking old numerical records and breaking them (or making up new records with TC). Besides the point, anyways, this is the SFNE thread after all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I honestly don't care which one is better, as I will be enjoying them both, and both may have to bow to Medusa in the end anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willthegolfer Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I honestly don't care which one is better, as I will be enjoying them both, and both may have to bow to Medusa in the end anyway. And then they will all bow down to Iron Little Dipper at SfGam. Just imagine the possibilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravity55 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 both may have to bow to Medusa in the end anyway. This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11slataus Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 [quote="willthegolfer" And then they will all bow down to Iron Little Dipper at SfGam. Just imagine the possibilities. First time I've used this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p-sychiatrist Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Completely agree with all of you about Wicked Cyclone being the more well rounded coaster. I remember when both rides were announced it seemed like more people were excited about Twisted Colossus. While it's understandable considering it's a more massive project, the layout doesn't interest me apart from the fact that you get to ride both sides. Whereas WC has the potential to be my new #1 coaster, might have even better airtime than El Toro if we're lucky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I really cant wait for WC to open, I'll be right out there to ride it opening day or opening weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p-sychiatrist Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Is anybody here planning on going to the Media Day for Wicked Cyclone? I've never been to a Media Day so I have no idea what the requirements usually are for attendance and what goes on at these events. I've heard that people in ACE are often invited, but I'm not sure if that applies to every park/event. Any info would be very appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I think it's perfectly normal to get more excited for the ride opening closest to you. To me WC looks like the more intense ride for sure. Yet I'm a bit more excited for TC , because I'll have more access to that one, and the racing elements sound so damn fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickstroberg Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 This and Cannibal are the two projects I'm most looking forward to the season. WC looks RELENTLESS, from start to finish, it just seems to be out of control. I can't wait for it to be finished, and we get to see some testing POV's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoulderDash Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Take a look at this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Is anybody here planning on going to the Media Day for Wicked Cyclone? I've never been to a Media Day so I have no idea what the requirements usually are for attendance and what goes on at these events. I've heard that people in ACE are often invited, but I'm not sure if that applies to every park/event. Any info would be very appreciated Media Day invitees generally include the media and guests of the media. Radio stations and newspapers sometimes offer free tickets to contest winners. Digital media outlets are invited provided the outlet has a working relationship with the park's Public Relations Department. Sometimes members of coaster clubs are invited as extras for the event. SFA had extras dress as zombies for the Apocalypse opening, SFGAdv had extras dress as Fat Elvis for the SkyScreamer opening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Take a look at this! Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTPM Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Another great looking car from RMC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appel Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Any idea when the coaster may open? I know the official word is "Summer 2015", but the current construction progress and the weather delays make me wonder if they are still on schedule. Any chances it might be open on Memorial Day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Wow! Fantastic color! I personally think it looks better than TC's trains. Where will the original Cyclone's trains go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradox Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Any idea when the coaster may open? I know the official word is "Summer 2015", but the current construction progress and the weather delays make me wonder if they are still on schedule. Any chances it might be open on Memorial Day? Last I heard was they are trying their best to open it in mid-April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 ^I think they will be hard pressed to have it open in April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoulderDash Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 April is not happening. It would be lucky if they opened it mid or late May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradox Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Here's an interview I found! [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Summer of 2015, wonder what month that will be! As she said it looks like they aren't really behind at all, maybe a May opening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Last I heard was they are trying their best to open it in mid-April. And I'm trying my best to win the Powerball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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